Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2002-1815 is an old directory traversal flaw in Aquonics File Manager 1.5. If the affected web scripts are exposed, a remote attacker may read files outside the intended web directory. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CPE data, or a vendor fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It is not KEV-listed and severity is unspecified, but exposed instances could leak sensitive files. The business risk depends on whether this obsolete file manager remains internet-accessible.
Technical view
The CVE describes path traversal in source.php and source.cgi, where dot-dot URL input can allow arbitrary file reads. The bundle identifies Aquonics File Manager 1.5, but structured affected-product metadata is incomplete. No active exploitation evidence is provided, and CISA KEV is false.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in legacy web servers still running Aquonics File Manager 1.5 with source.php or source.cgi reachable over HTTP. The bundle lacks CPEs, so scanners may need filename, application, and historical asset checks rather than relying only on product matching.
Exploitation context
The public description says remote attackers can read arbitrary files using traversal input in the URL. The bundle does not show confirmed active exploitation, weaponized tooling, or KEV listing. Treat any exposed instance as sensitive because file disclosure can reveal credentials, configuration, or source code.
Researcher notes
Structured CVE data is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or vendor remediation is included. Analysis is grounded in the CVE description and historical references. Avoid asserting patch status or exploitation without additional primary evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for Aquonics File Manager 1.5 and affected script names.
- Remove public access to source.php and source.cgi if found.
- Check vendor or archived guidance for any fixed release or migration path.
- Restrict web server file permissions around sensitive configuration and secrets.
- Review historical web logs for suspicious traversal requests.
Validation and detection
- Search asset inventories for Aquonics File Manager 1.5 references.
- Check exposed web roots for source.php and source.cgi.
- Verify whether those scripts are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review logs for traversal patterns targeting the affected scripts.
- Document findings where CPE-based scanner coverage is absent.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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File access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 5533CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID
- aquonics-filemanager-directory-traversal(9929)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 20020821 bugtraq@security.nnov.ru list issues [2]CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
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CWE details
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